My site was down for many years so many of the older posts have links that no longer work. I am continuing to go back through and update those but you can view everything from the Models category here: https://doncampbellmaker.com/category/miniature-models/
I also have my most recent models below.
Most Recent
John Deere 4020 1/4 Scale
- 1/4 scale John Deere plow parts from sheet metal to finished part. Step by step DIY toy building.
- 1/4 scale John Deere plow started sanding and applying filler today. Close to painting it.
- 1/4 scale John Deere 4020 painting day. 2nd coat on frame and hood. Painted rims yellow 2nd coat.
- 1/4 scale John Deere 5 bottom plow. Coulters finished and mounted today. Plow hooked to 4020.
- 1/4 scale John Deere 5 bottom 145H plow progress. Coulters half built.
- 1/4 scale John Deere Precision 5 bottom plow hydraulic cylinder and hoses built and attached.
- 1/4 scale John Deere 145 H Precision Plow. Front steering hitch and linkages done today in my shop.
- 1/4 scale John Deere 145H plow rear steering parts attached. First front steering parts made.
- 1/4 scale John Deere 145H PLOW PROGRESS. 5 bottoms now attached to plow beam. Frame parts started.
- 1/4 Scale John Deere PLOW PROGRESS TODAY. 5 bottom assemblies, decals , CAT D-9, EJ Potter updates.
E.J. Potter’s Pulling Tractor Double Ugly
- Pulling Tractor, Plow
- PULLING TRACTOR GETTING PAINTED TODAY! E.J. Potter Michigan Madman. Plow was also primed today!
- E.J.Potters Son Relayed a message to me yesterday he is enjoying my progress building a model of his dads pulling tractor. That’s very Cool!!
- MICHIGAN MADMAN, EJ Potter’s pulling tractor display stand built today. My progress today.
- E.J. Potters Pulling Tractor Progress. More sanding and Primer, more wiring and decals . Very happy with my first ever pulling tractor model. 😀
- My toy building tips – making tie rods. Updates on the E.J. Potter tractor, rear hitch and John Deere 4020 rear axle progress
- My E.J. Potter pulling tractor almost done, 1/4 scale 4020 frame starts tomorrow and Cat D-9 update!
- My 1/4 scale John Deere 4020 tractor started – CAT D-9 2nd coat paint & more on EJ Potter’s engine
- MY E.J. POTTER PULLING TRACTOR progress today – MICHIGAN MADMAN’s Double Ugly
CAT D-9 Model
- Thanks for the 10,000 views yesterday and the hundreds of nice comments about my dozer model. Have a great Sunday. Stay positive, keep smiling . In case I don’t see ya , Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Good night ! 😀
- CAT D-9 DOZER FINISHED! I completed the 1/16th scale dozer today. Weight about 70lbs. Great project!
- My E.J. Potter pulling tractor almost done, 1/4 scale 4020 frame starts tomorrow and Cat D-9 update!
- John Deere 1/4 Scale 4020 tractor drawing now scaled up, Follow daily progress as I build it
- My 1/4 scale John Deere 4020 tractor started – CAT D-9 2nd coat paint & more on EJ Potter’s engine
- Workshop Updates – E.J. POTTER PULLING TRACTOR STARTED, CAT D-9 – 1st coat of paint on dozer parts!
- CAT D-9 Yellow Paint – Hood and roof primed – Painting 1st parts next week
- Steel welded CAT D-9 DOZER PRIMED parts, blade, roof, cowling
- Cat D-9 Progress – Dozer parts getting ready for primer and paint. Just sanding and filling welds today!
- Back Shed Tour – Plus Sanding CAT D-9 parts to prime on Thursday
Wagner L-90 Log Stacker
Bron 550 Drainage Tile Plow
- Another one of a kind steel model leaves my workshop yesterday – the Bron Tile Plow 550. Today I will start painting the large CAT D-9 Dozer model
- Bron 550 Drainage Tile Plow, Complete!
- Bron 550 Drainage Tile Plow with Decals, Almost Complete
- Bron 550 Drainage Tile Plow Progress – 85% Completed
- Bron 550 Drainage Tile Plow Progress – Painting Started on Current Parts
- Bron 550 Drainage Tile Plow Progress – Roughed-In State Complete
- Bron 550 Drainage Tile Plow Progress on the cab, hood, exhaust pipe, air cleaner, headlights, walkways, and more
- Bron 550 Drainage Tile Plow Tracks Assembled and why I’m slowing down on Facebook posts!
- Abandoned Horse-Drawn Planter, Lots of Tires and Bron 550 Drainage Tile Plow Track Updates
- Bron 550 Drainage Plow Track work Continues and my Sunflower Chisel Plow
Michigan 675 Wheel Loader
Big Bud 747
- Big Bud 747 Model Project with Video Compilation of Photos
- Big Bud 747 No. 1 of two built by Don Campbell from Gaylord, Mi.
- Big Bud 747 no. 2 built by Don Campbell from Gaylord, Michigan
- Williams Brothers, owners of Real 747 Big Bud posing with Don Campbell and his 747 Big Bud Tractor Model
- Big Bud 747 being gased up heading south to ILL. to farm shows.
- Don Campbell and Daughter Nicole and Don’s largest Farm Toy Model
- Two 1/8th Scale 747 Big Bud Tractors that I Scratch Built
- Setting the record straight about how many 1/8th scale Big Buds I built
- Unloading 747 Big Bud
- Williams Brothers, owners of Real 747 Big Bud Tractor